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Signs Your Dog Is Allergic To Food. Since allergies come in many forms your dogs reaction might not be easy to define. If you notice any of these defects in your dogs body please dont hesitate to get help and if you are short of ideas I suggest you take the dog to a vet clinic for proper diagnosis and treatment. Types of Dog Allergies. In my experience many dog owners feel their dogs have food allergies.
Vomiting or Diarrhea If your dog vomits or if their stools are wet then they most likely have ingested something they are allergic to. Your dog may experience any combination of the symptoms listed below. This itching is often focused on the dogs ears and feet however this does not necessarily indicate a food allergy and can still be triggered by another allergy or health condition. 1 Licking or Chewing Paws This is the most common sign of allergies in dogs. In fact food-related skin irritation is the cause of about 20 of the itching and scratching in dogs. Below are some common but little-known signs that your dog is suffering from food allergies.
The most reliable way to determine if your dog is allergic to a food item is to conduct an elimination diet.
Itchy skin tummy trouble hives chronic ear or paw infection swollen face etc. Hives also known as urticaria may pop up 6 to 24 hours after your dog eats the food they are allergic to. The primary dog food allergy symptom is itchy skin. Allergies can begin at any age and in any dog breed. If your dog has short hair these itchy red bumps are easier to see. During an elimination diet feed your dog a new protein and new carbohydrate for 8 weeks.